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Manjari (Indian singer)

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Manjari
Manjari
Born
NationalityIndian
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Music Director/Producer
Years active2004–present
Spouse
Jerin
(m. 2022)
[1]
Parent(s)Babu Rajendran
Dr. Latha
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
LabelsIndependent Artist
Websitewww.singermanjari.com

Manjari is an Indian playback singer and Hindustani vocalist.[2][3][4] Her first stage performance was with Shiva, the Kolkata - based rock band, when she was in class eight.[5]

Career

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Manjari performing Live

Manjari was introduced into the world of film music by Ilaiyaraaja in the Sathyan Anthikad movie, Achuvinte Amma. She sang two songs in the movie, a duet 'Swasathin Thalam' with Dr. K.J. Yesudas and a solo 'Tamarakuruvikku' in the movie. Since her début, she has worked with the likes of Ramesh Narayan, Ilayaraaja, M. G. Radhakrishnan, Kaithapram Vishwanathan, Vidyasagar, M. Jayachandran, Ouseppachan, Mohan Sithara and the late Raveendran Master and Johnson master She has also sung for albums such as Balabhaskar's Mazhayil Aaro Oral. She has sung over 300+ songs in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada and Telugu films and several devotional/Melody/Solo albums to her credit. Manjari also runs her own YouTube channel.

Since 2003, Manjari has performed Hindustani Classical concerts in India and the world over under the banner of "Soorya". Manjari also gained popularity as a Ghazal singer. She performed an exclusive Ghazal show titled 'Khayal' in 'Media One TV' featuring popular Ghazals of yesteryears.[6]

Manjari won the Kerala State Film Award for the best female singer twice; first in 2004, for the song Mukilin makale in the film Makalkku and second in 2008 for the song Mullulla Murikkinmel in Vilapangalkappuram.[7] Manjari is a playback singer and Live performer. She has set up her own band for Ghazal Concerts and performs at various venues in India and abroad. Manjari continues to pursue her studies in Hindustani Classical Music under the tutelage of Pandit Ramesh Julé of Kirana Gharana.[6]

In 2016 she won the Sahir and Adeeb International Award for her contribution to Urdu and the genre of ghazals. Among the four recipients, she was the only Indian to receive the award in 2016. She is also the youngest Indian to receive the award. In the past Adeeb International has awarded the Sahir and Adeeb awards to almost 60 eminent personalities and legends like Gulzar, Javed Akhtar, Kaifi Azmi, B R Chopra, Shabana Azmi, Sharmila Tagore, Begum Bushra Rehman amongst others.[8]

Personal life

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Manjari was born to Babu Rajendran and Dr. Latha; she also has a younger sister named Madhuri. She is from Kannur. She is an alumna of Indian School, Al Wadi Al Kabir in the Sultanate of Oman.

She was married to a pilot from the Indian Navy. They later separated. She is now married to her childhood friend Jerin.

Films

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Year Film Song(s) Notes
2004 Vamanapuram Bus Route Thane En
2005 Ponmudipuzhayorathu Oru Chiri Kandal
2005 Ponmudipuzhayorathu Mankutty
2005 Achuvinte Amma Thamarakuruvikku Asianet Award
2005 Achuvinte Amma Swasathin Thalam
2005 Makalkku Mukilin Makalee Kerala State Award[5]
2005 Kochi Rajavu Kinavin Kilikale
2005 Daivanamathil Ezham Baharinte
2005 Anandabhadram Pinakkamaano
2006 Out of Syllabus Poi varuvaan Hamma hamma ho
2006 Rasathanthram Attinkara Asianet Award[9]
2006 Rasathanthram Ponnavani Paadam
2006 Moonamathoral Nilavinte
2006 Vadakkumnathan Paahi Param Porule
2006 Baba Kalyani Kai Niraye
2006 Classmates Chillu Jalaka Vathilil
2006 Note Book Iniyum Mounamo
2006 Photographer Enthe Kannanu
2006 Karutha Pakshikal Mazhayil
2006 Pothan Vava Nerane
2007 Vinodayathra Kaiyetha Kombathu
2007 Hello Mazhavillin Neelima, Bhajan
2007 Nasrani Eeran Meghame
2007 Sooryan Ishtakaari
2007 Paradesi Ananda Kannerin
2007 Hallo Mazhavillin
2007 Mayavi Muttathe Mulle
2007 Ali Bhai Punchiri
2007 Veeralipattu Aalilayum
2008 Positive Orikkal née paranju
2008 Vilapangalkappuram Mullulla Murikkinmel Kerala State Award
2008 Minnaminnikootam Kadalolam
2008 Novel Onninumallaathe
2008 Urangan Nee Enikku
2009 Pazhassi Raja Ambum Kombum
2009 Love in Singapore Magic Magic
2009 Bharya Swantham Suhurthu Mandara Manavatty
2009 Chattambinadu Mukkuti Chand
2009 My Big Father Nirathingale
2009 Vellathooval Kaatoram
2010 Yakshiyum Njanum Thenundo Poove
2010 Music Video Chandala-bhikshuki (based on Mahakavi Kumaran Asan's poem) Ajayan (director), Actors: Tom George Kolath as Ananda bhikshu (Buddha's disciple) and Jyothirmayi as Matangi (Chandala woman)
2010 Neelambari Indraneela Raaviloode
2010 Plus Two Manjadi Choppulla
2010 Holidays Thamara Valaya
2010 D Nova Oru Nertha
2011 Puthumukhangal Manimalar Kaavil
2011 Sahapathi 1975 Rakthapushpame
2011 Urumi Chinni Chinni *Various Awards – See Below
2011 China Town Innu Penninu
2011 Aazhakadal Ponmeghathin
2011 Uppukandam Brothers 2 Ishtam Nin Ishtam
2011 Raghuvinte Swantham Rasiya Kaatte Nee Kando
2011 Mohabbath Thennalin Kaikalil
2011 Atharu Peyyana
2011 Veeraputhran Inni Kadalin
2011 Manushya Mrigam Aalin Kombil
2011 Sandwich Paneneer Chempakangal
2011 Makaramanju Mosobathiya
2011 Paachuvum Kovalanum Manasse
2011 Vellaripravinte Changathi Naanam Chaalicha
2012 Padmasree Saroj Kumar Mozhikalum
2012 Nadabrahmam Pramadavaniyil
2012 Navagatharkku Swagatham Pokku Veyil
2012 Arike Ee Vazhiyil
2012 Naughty Professor Thalam Thiru Thalam
2012 Cinema Company Soni Lagdi
2012 Grihanathan Ragaveenayil
2012 Manthrikan Mukundante Vesham Kettum
2012 My Boss Enthinenariyilla
2012 Maad Dad Oru Naalum
2012 Poppins Valam Nadannu
2012 Madirasi Maari Poonkuyile
2012 Chapters Sandhya Sundara
2013 Dracula Manju Pole
2013 Swasam Vennilavin
2013 Bangles Ninakkai Ente Janmam
2013 Pakaram Parayan Ariyatha
2013 Pakaram Dooram Theera
2013 Radio Mukile Anadhiaai
2013 Ladies and Gentleman Kandathinappuram
2013 Thomson Villa Poo Thumbi Va
2013 Thomson Villa Mukkuttikal
2014 How Old are You Va Vayassu Chollidan
2014 Avarude Veedu Melle Manasinte
2015 Anarkali Aa Oruthi
2015 Njan Samvidhanam Cheyyum Maranno Swarangal
2015 Chirakodinja Kinavukal Omale Aromale
2016 Puthiya Niyamam Penninu Chilambunde
2016 King Liar Perumnuna Puzha
2017 Cappuccino Engane Padendu
2018 My Story Pathungi
2018 Khaleefa Kandeppol Pandu Pande
2018 Khaleefa Maathalappoo Mottu
2018 Thattinppurathu Achuthan Mangalakaraka
2019 Pathinettam Padi Vanchi bhoomi pathe
2019 March Randam vazham Tharapadam paadum Kerala Film Critics Association Award
2021 Varthamanam Anuragam
2021 Aanu(Yes) ManamOru Chirakayi Music Director/BGM/Singer-Manjari
2021 Nokkukuthi Pakalaruthiyavunnu
2022 Ayisha Vadakku Dhikkile
2022 Iru Kankaliluyir
2022 Nannayikoode Neeyam Kattin
2022 Puliyattam Thaalam Kotti
2023 Tha Thavalayude Tha Mizhiyilaaranu
2023 Rani: The Real Story Ellorem

Discography

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Year Film No Song Composer(s) Lyricist(s) Co-artist(s)
2004 Vamanapuram Bus Route 1 "Thane Thamburu" Sanjeev lal Gireesh Puthanchery
Shambu 2 "Pallakk" Jassie Gift Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri Karthik
2005 Makalkku 3 "Mukilin Makale" Ramesh Narayan
Achuvinte Amma 4 "Thamarakuruvikk" Ilayaraja Gireesh Puthanchery Chorus
5 "Swasathin Thalam" K. J. Yesudas
Ponmudipuzhayorathu 6 "Oru Chiri Kandal" Vijay Yesudas
7 "Vazhimaroo Vazhimaroo" Vidhu Prathap, Vijay Yesudas, Asha Menone
8 "Maankutty Mainakutty" Vidhu Prathap, Ilayaraja, Asha Menone
Kochirajavu 9 "Kianvin Kilikale" Vidyasagar Karthik
Ananthabhadram 10 "Pinakkamano Ennodinakkamano" M. G. Radhakrishnan M.G.Sreekumar
Daivanamathil 11 "Eazham Baharinte" Kaithapram Viswanthan Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri
Thommanum Makkalum 12 "Nerazhak (Duet version)" Alex Paul Biju Narayanan
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (film) 13 "Chilanka Chilanka" Ilayaraja B.R.Prasad Afsal, Vijay Yesudas, Asha Menone
Vacation 14 "Virahathamburu" Dr G Renjith Sohan Roy
Seelabathi 15 "Nirayouvanathinte" Ramesh Narayan Prabha Varma Madhu Balakrishnan
Izhra 16 "Vellithinkal (female version) " Sunny Viswanath Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri Delsi Nainan
Moksham 17 "Mayyanikannurang" Balabhaskar Kavalam Narayana Panicker
Chatrapati (Dubbed Malayalam Version) 18 "A Pluso" M. M. Keeravani Sudhamsu Anwar Sadath
2006 Rasathanthram 19 "Ponnavani Padamneele" Ilayaraja Gireesh Puthanchery Madhu Balakrishnan
20 "Aattinkarayorathu"
Vadakkumnathan 21 "Paahiparam Porule" Raveendran Raveendran, Sindhu Premkumar
Vrindavanam (2006 film) 22 "Ramzan Nilavinte (Duet version)" C.V.Renjith Madhu Balakrishnan
23 "Ramzan Nilavinte"(Female version)
Out of Syllabus 24 "Poyvaruvaan"(Female version) Bennet Veetraag Rafeeq Ahammed
Thanthra 25 "Gooda Manthra"(Duet version) Alex Paul Subhash Cherthala Madhu Balakrishnan
Nilavupole 26 "Maaghamaasa Vela" Raj–Koti Rajeev Alungal Madhu Balakrishnan
27 "Oo Premam Pakaran" Vidhu Prathap
28 "Ee Kshanam"
Classmates 29 "Chillujalaka Vathil" Alex Paul Vayalar Sarathchandra Varma
Syaamam 30 "Pinchukidaangale" Sharreth Subhadra
Photographer (film) 31 "Enthe Kannanu" Johnson Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri K. J. Yesudas
32 "Enthe Kannanu"(Female version)
Karutha Pakshikal 33 "Mazhayil Rathrimazhayil" Mohan Sithara Vayalar Sarathchandra Varma
Oruvan (2006 film) 34 "Kannippenne" Ouseppachan Ouseppachan
Moonnamathoral 35 "Nilaavinte"(Duet version) Gireesh Puthanchery G. Venugopal
36 "Nilaavinte"(Female version)
Notebook (2006 film) 37 "Iniyum mounamo" Mejo Joseph Vayalar Sarathchandra Varma K. J. Yesudas
Pothan Vava 38 "Nerane Ellam Nerane" Alex Paul Vayalar Sarathchandra Varma Madhu Balakrishnan, Reju Joseph
Jayam (2006 film) 39 "Kanneril"(female version) Sonu Sisupal B.R.Prasad
40 "Thulumbidum"
Baba Kalyani (film) 41 "Kainiraye Vennatharam" Alex Paul Vayalar Sarathchandra Varma
Baalyam 42 "Mazhavillin" Sanjeev Lal Biju Bhasker
Lakshmi (2006 film)[D] 43 "Thaara Thazhukum Thaara" Ramana Gogula Rajeev Alungal Biju Narayanan
44 "Thulumbidum" Shankar Mahadevan, Jassie Gift
Boss I Love You [D] 45 "Allimottu" Kalyani Malik Rajiv Alungal Anwar Sadath
46 "Vidaparayum" Sudeep Kumar
Devadas [D] 47 "Parayam Oru" Chakri Gireesh Puthanchery G.Venugopal
48 "En Ponne" Arun
49 "Manasse Manasse"(Version 2)
50 "Manasse Manasse"
51 "Entho Entho" Ravisankar
2007 Paradesi (2007 film) 52 "Aandakanneerin" Ramesh Narayan Rafeeq Ahammed Sujatha Mohan
Mayavi (2007 film) 53 "Muttathemulle chollu"(Duet version) Alex Paul Vayalar Sarathchandra Varma K. J. Yesudas
54 "Muttathemulle chollu"(Female version)
Changathipoocha 55 "Shararaanthal Minninilkkum" Ouseppachan Gireesh Puthanchery Vineeth Sreenivasan
Abraham & Lincoln 56 "Uduraajamukhi" Balachandran Chullikkadu
Vinodayathra 57 "Kayyethakombatho" Ilayaraja Vayalar Sarathchandra Varma
Hallo (2007 film) 58 "Mazhavillin Neelima" Alex Paul Vayalar Sarathchandra Varma Afsal, Sangeetha Sreekanth
59 "Bhajan" Akhila Anand, Andriya
Veeralipattu (2007 film) 60 "Aalilayum Kattalayum"(Female version) Viswajith
61 "Aalilayum Kattalayum"(Duet version) Vineeth Sreenivasan
Nasrani (film) 62 "Earanmeghame" Bijibal Anil Panachooran Chorus
Ali Bhai 63 "Puniirikkana" Alex Paul Gireesh Puthanchery M. G. Sreekumar, Liji Francis
Romeoo 64 "Palkkadalilunarum" (Duet version) Alex Paul Vayalar Sarathchandra Varma Sankaran Namboothiri
65 "Palakadalilunarum" (Female version)
Sooryan (2007 film) 66 "Ishttakkarikku" Ilayaraja Gireesh Puthanchery Madhu Balakrishnan
Thakarachenda 67 "Kunju Kunju Pakshi" Siby Kuruvila Vijeesh Calicut
A. K. G. (film) 68 "Varunennurappulla" Johnson Kunjappa Pattanoor
Challenge [D] 69 "Kunnamkulam" M. M. Keeravani Siju Thuravoor
Yogi (2007 film) [D] 70 "Ida Kothiya" Ramana Gogula Siju Thuravoor Afsal
Bunny [D] 71 "Nee Arijuvo" Devisri Prasad Siju Thuravoor Devanand
Hero [D] 72 "Gilli Gilli" Chakri Siju Thuravoor Afsal
Malleswari : The Princess [D] 73 "Vellikolussaninju" Raj–Koti Rajeev Alungal Vidhu Prathap
Happy Days [D] 74 "Vidachollam" Mickey. J. Meyer Rajeev Alungal Shankar Mahadevan
75 "Sayanora" Renjith Govind
Deviyin Thiruvilaiyadal [D] 76 "Kalam Kanakkezhuthum" M.S.Viswanathan Bharanikkavu Sivakumar
Naayakan [D] 77 "Nisanadi" Ilayaraja Bharanikkavu Sivakumar Pradeep Palluruthy
78 "Allimanimegham" Vidhu Prathap
Snehamanassu [D] 79 "Chandanameghathin" M. M. Keeravani Bharanikkavu Sivakumar Ravisankar
"Kurikikoo"
2022 Tha Thavalayude Tha "Mizhiyilaaranu" Nikhil Rajan Beeyar Prasad Kapil Kapilan

Singles

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In 2014, Manjari released her first Hindi Single titled 'Aiy Aiy Yaa'[10] with Crescendo Music. The Lyrics of Alok Jha is composed by Santosh Nair. The video was shot in exotic locations of Dubai.

In 2015, Manjari released a Malayalam single titled 'Anuragam' which was composed and sung by the artist. She also featured in the video shot in Munnar under the direction of VK Prakash.

She has also sung title songs for several Malayalam television series like Swami Ayyapan, Ente Manasaputhri, Krishnakripasagaram, Jalam ,Sreekrishnaleela ,Ammakkilikkoodu and Amme Bhagavathy.

Manjari released her very first original Ghazal titled “Ab Etbaar Nahi” on 22 September 2020. This musical which is her own composition penned by Moid Rasheedi, won millions of hearts within the first day of release.

Manjari has composed her own ghazals and released it on her YouTube channel (Manjari Official Channel - Singer). The two ghazals penned by Moid Rasheedi has been sung and composed by Manjari. The ghazals "Chale Aaoo" and "Mujhe Yaad Hai Vo Mausam" has reached the hearts of many and received lots of accolades from across the world.

Television
Appeared Films
  • Positive 2008
  • Rock Star 2015
  • Varthamanam 2019
Others
Appeared TV Serials
  • Aa Amma
  • Amme Bhagavathy

Awards

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Kerala State Film Awards:

Asianet Film Awards:

Mathrubhumi Film Awards:

Kerala Film Critics Association Awards:

  • 2012– Best Playback Singer (Female) -Urumi ('Chinni Chinni')
  • 2019– Best Playback Singer (Female) -March Randam Vyazham ('Tharapadham paadum')

Film Awards:

  • 2012 – Vanitha Film Awards – Best Female Playback -Urumi ('Chinni Chinni')
  • 2012 – Ramu Kariat Film Awards – Best Female Playback- Urumi ('Chinni Chinni')
  • 2012 – Surya/Film Producers Awards- Best Female Playback – Urumi ('Chinni Chinni')
  • 2012 – Amrita Film Awards- Best Female Playback – Urumi ('Chinni Chinni')
  • 2012 – Jaihind Film Awards- Best Female Playback – Urumi ('Chinni Chinni')
  • 2012 – Kerala Film Critics Award- Best Female Playback
  • Nominated : 2009 – Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback for "Kadaloram Vatsa" from Minnaminnikoottam
  • Nominated : 2011 – Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback for "Chimmi Chimmi" from Urumi

Sahir and Adeeb International Award:

  • 2016 – Sahir and Adeeb International Award for her contribution to Urdu language and ghazals[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Singer, Manjari Ties the Knot for Second Time with Childhood Friend, Jerin, Duo Twins in Red Attires". 24 June 2022.
  2. ^ "Bollywood can help promote ghazals: Manjari – Free Press Journal | Latest India News, Live Updates, Breaking news from Mumbai". www.freepressjournal.in. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
  3. ^ "Singer Manjari on 'Onnum Onnum Moonnu' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
  4. ^ "Vijay Babu and Manjari to visit The Happiness Project". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
  5. ^ a b Pradeep, K. (24 January 2009). "Wedded to music". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 3 November 2012. Retrieved 5 March 2009.
  6. ^ a b "Profile - Manjari Playback Singer". Manjari.co. 17 April 1986. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
  7. ^ "Kerala State Film Awards". The Information & Public Relations Department of Kerala. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 18 October 2009.
  8. ^ a b "Noted Hindustani vocalist Manjari, the only Indian to bag the coveted Sahir and Adeeb Award 2016 - Mumbai Messenger - the Local Weekly Newspaper, Mumbai Local Newspaper, Local Newspaper of Mumbai". Archived from the original on 6 April 2016. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  9. ^ "Ujala-Asianet awards announced". The Hindu. 21 January 2007. Archived from the original on 13 September 2008. Retrieved 5 March 2009.
  10. ^ "Aiy Aiy yaa - Manjari II HINDI ROCK II VIDEO". YouTube. 4 November 2014. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
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